Zika Virus Infection of Murine and Human Neutrophils and their Function as Trojan Horses to the Placenta
N. G. Zanluqui, L. G. Oliveira, C. M. Polonio, T. T. Franca, G. S. Fabiano, S. P. Muraro, M. R. Amorim, V. C. Carregari, C. Brandao-Teles, P. da Silva, M. G. Oliveira, R. F. Oliveira-Franca, M. P. Cunha, M. Nogueira, D. M. Souza, , J. P. S. Peron
This study shows that neutrophils support ZIKV infection and may facilitate vertical transmission by acting as trojan horses to the placenta.
bioRxiv · Sep 14, 2021 · PreprintImmunology